Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma)
Here you will find item records with full-text slides of session and poster presentations given at past Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) nursing research events, congresses and biennial conventions. You will also find collections of research studies funded by the Sigma Foundation, Sigma-published materials, and selected Sigma-related videos.
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Our mission is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Our biennial convention and annual research congress provides educational opportunities that help bridge nursing research to clinical practice.
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Sigma Academies, Past [177]
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Sigma-hosted Events [10475]
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Sigma Publications [238]
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Sigma Scholarship [18]
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Recent Submissions
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Lifestyle medicine: Person-centered, high-value, evidence-based care
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-03-22)Lifestyle medicine utilizes therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat noncommunicable chronic conditions such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Nurses and advanced ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [March 2023 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-03-16)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Lipid profiles and associated symptoms and outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients
The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility of a 1-month protocol and to describe self-reported symptoms and their association to cognitive and functional outcomes in persons with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) ... -
Building a culture of health through a laundromat-based health educational intervention focused on women's fertility, pregnancy, and health-seeking behaviors
This grant funded Building a Culture of Health through a Laundromat-Based Health Educational Intervention Focused on Women’s Fertility, Pregnancy, and Health-Seeking Behaviors, a study to assess the efficacy of a ... -
Influencing pre-nursing student well-being through a five-week online intervention. A pilot study
The purpose of this study was to test a well-being intervention utilized in an Introduction to Nursing Course with pre-nursing students as they prepare for admission to an accelerated online BSN program. Well-being in this ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [January 2023 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-01-24)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Canada's medical assistance in dying: One component of Canada's plan for commpassionate end-of-life care?
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-01-25)In June 2016, Canada’s federal government passed legislation so eligible Canadian adults can request and receive medical assistance in dying. Previously, the Supreme Court of Canada had ruled that dying people have ... -
Utilization of modular build concept and community-led design of facilities to increase rural healthcare access: Comparative construction projects and evaluation of health disparities in South Africa and Montana, USA
The purpose of this project is to utilize a community-led design of a culturally sensitive modular build concept to increase rural healthcare access in Limpopo Province, South Africa (SA) and Montana, United States of ... -
[Excerpt from] Taking action: Top 10 priorities to promote health equity and well-being in nursing
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023-02)This item record pertains to an excerpt from Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities to Promote Health Equity and Well-Being in Nursing, which is provided free of charge by the publisher. About this book: The crucible of ... -
[Excerpt from] A nurse's step-by-step guide to writing a dissertation or scholarly project (3rd ed.)
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2023)This item record pertains to an excerpt from A Nurse's Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Dissertation or Scholarly Project, 3rd Edition, which is provided free of charge by the publisher. About this book: Feeling overwhelmed ... -
Realizing potential: From where you are today to where you can be
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-12-13)This webinar is designed to help the nurse think about their career path and how to seize opportunities as they come along in their career trajectory. The content will help the nurse reflect on their current work life and ... -
Mental health and resilience for the healthcare professional – A global health advocacy plan
The pandemic highlighted the systems inadequate response in protecting the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals; climate instability will further exploit these weaknesses. Investment in proactive measures ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [December 2022 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-12-06)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Trick or treat? The systemic effect of diabetes cause by oral disease
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-30)The goal of this presentation is to educate nurses and nursing professionals on the significance of preventive oral healthcare behaviors that contribute to reducing the incidence of oral disease as the causal factor of ... -
Informal advance care planning with family in Blacks on dialysis
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between personal factors (illness perception, expectations of end stage renal disease and dialysis treatment), interpersonal factors (religiosity, spirituality, ... -
Multi-level peer-to-peer engagement: Using simulation to facilitate intercultural development in undergraduate nursing students
This research study aims to determine the effects of simulation education on intercultural development. -
Sleep disruption and delirium in critically ill children
The purpose of this observational, repeated measures pilot study was to develop a measurement framework that illustrates the relationship between modifiable characteristics of the PICU environment (e.g., light and sound ... -
NCLEX test taking strategies and practice questions [November 2022 Installment]
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-17)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Emotion regulation intervention to sustain physical activity in rural-dwelling women and men after myocardial infarctions
This proposed 2-group, randomized, controlled pilot study is to evaluate preliminary efficacy of a nurse led, theoretically based emotion regulation intervention (POWER) remotely to improve MVPA among a vulnerable group ... -
Family presence during resuscitation
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-11-10)Ever wondered about how to speak to family members during a resuscitation? What to say, when to say it, and how to support the family during this traumatic event? You are invited to an educational webinar which will provide ...
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